Hi there! I'm Kirsten.
I help people love their choices.
I turned anxiety, catastrophizing & indecision into a life full of dogs, wine & work I love.
I believe everyone can feel in charge of their choices — and use them to create a fully aligned life.
But I didn't always. Like you, I was conditioned from an early age to believe stuff that leads to stressful, inauthentic choices. Stuff like:
- Good decisions have to be hard & take a lot of time
- Other people need to like & understand your choices
- You can't trust a decision if you feel <100% amazing & certain about it
- You can either feel fulfilled & peaceful -OR- work your ass off for success (not both)
- It's normal to feel behind, overloaded & kind of unsatisfied with your life
Well, probably like you again, it came time for a giant NO THANKEE on that nonsense.
I decided I wanted to believe new stuff.
That decisions can feel EASY. That following what you want can be self-honoring, not selfish. That anxiety about unknowns and "deciding wrong" doesn't have to be constantly running in the background (or foreground, let's be honest).
I wanted to believe it's totally possible to turn down the noise in your head and hear yourself clearly.
And that loving your life and being fully on your own team are not luxuries reserved for "other people."
This is what our coaching is all about.
You can feel great about your choices.
(...without them taking up 90% of your brain.)
🙋♀️ Tell me how we can work together!Here's what informs our work.
A Stage Manager at heart, I still use those skills to create structure & clarity. (Clients always note what a relief it is to have help organizing their thoughts, and how helpful the detailed session notes are.)
I've trained with the HeartMath Institute and Crucial Learning (a la Crucial Conversations®), studied Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff and have eight certifications from PositivePsychology.com. I've built a multi-faceted skillset that lets me guide you based on your specific needs & situation.
In your coaching program, you'll get science-backed tools to regulate emotions, stress & anxiety, increase physical, emotional & mental resilience, communicate honestly & effectively, cultivate a positive self-image, strengthen boundaries (and tons more).
Here's where I'm coming from.
I got my Master's Degree from Yale and spent over ten years in theatre Stage Management. (If you don't know — the Stage Manager is the one in charge of scheduling, organizing, problem-solving, inter-departmental communication and personality management, among other things).
So it's no surprise I love efficiency, productivity, things making sense and stuff working as planned. In my work, that's how I made decisions. Quickly, with authority & clear direction.
I wanted decisions in life to feel the same way! I wanted overthinking, people-pleasing & perfectionism to stop dictating how much time & energy I spent on decisions and what I ultimately choose.
I wanted to feel clear on my goals & desires. To take decisive action on them.
If that's what you want, you're in the right place.
Let's talk about it!
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🎧 Check out my interviews on these amazing podcasts!
Samantha Siffring's Booked Out Without Burnout Podcast
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"Business Values And Fear Of Other People’s Opinions"
Catch our dynamic exploration of how we make decisions as business owners, how you’re not alone in FOPO (fear of people’s opinions), and why it’s important to get fluent in your fear.
Jackie de Crinis' The Overthinker's Guide to Joy Podcast
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Ep 63: "How to Make Decisions"
I team up with my good friend & fellow Coach Jackie to talk all things overthinking! Why is it so hard to hear ourselves clearly? How does obligation affect our decisions? What Core Values can do for your decision-making!
Maggie Reyes' The Marriage Life Coach Podcast
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Ep 97: "Making Powerful Decisions in your Marriage"
Ep 122: "Practicing Openheartedness in Your Marriage"
Meet my marriage coach Maggie! Here, we talk about the "team mentality" of a marriage, my struggles to differentiate requests from demands, and so much more!
Andrea Scalici's Life and Business Rebel Podcast
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"How to Reduce Decision Fatigue"
Andrea and I walk through how complicated & draining a single decision can be, and show you exactly where you can reduce Decision Fatigue (and how)!
Lisa Marker Robbins' Flourish Coaching Podcast
Ep 29: "Decision Coaching Tips for College Bound Families"
Lisa & I talk about how Decision Mastery tools (like value alignment & validation) can support young adults & their families navigate big stressful decisions.
Hello Glow Coaching's The Brazen Podcast
Ep 13: "How to Make the Right Decision Without Overanalyzing"
Listen in on our juicy conversation about how to know you're choosing right and the REAL DEAL with regret!
Shea Ki's Career Momentum Chats
"Here's Why Your Decisions About Your Next Career Step Feel So Hard"
Whether you're unhappy at work, starting a new job, or contemplating a pivot...career decisions can feel EXTRA hard. Shea & I cover strategies to deal with all of these scenarios, to help you find your next step!
